OpenAI, Meta and Google are moving AI beyond task-specific agents towards persistent systems that can handle multiple jobs, retain context, access apps and continue working in the background

AI agent handling multiple tasks across applications

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Google says the longer context helps Gemini 4 Argon handle complex, multi-step tasks by retaining information and decisions across a single workflow instead of splitting the work into separate session

Google's Gemini 4 Argon

The Sam Altman-led company ​has been conducting ​a broad review of the activities of its AI ​models after the accidental hacking of Hugging Face

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Anthropic says China's GLM-5.3 can find vulnerabilities and build end-to-end exploits, while its open weights make safeguards easier to modify, raising concerns over access to cyber capabilities

Anthropic’s tests found GLM-5.3 identifying exploitable flaws across multiple widely used software systems.

Anthropic's tests found GLM-5.3 identifying exploitable flaws across multiple widely used software systems.

Under the multi-year agreement, the companies will jointly develop and deliver GPT-Synopsys, combining OpenAI's frontier AI capabilities with Synopsys' EDA tools and chip design expertise.

Melanie Woodin says operational efficiencies and tech partnerships will offset soaring computing and cybersecurity costs

Melanie Woodin, President, University of Toronto

Suresh Kumar, global chief technology officer of Walmart, says artificial intelligence (AI) has helped the world's largest retailer improve its customer engagements online and also developer productiv

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The government has for the first time put together a plan to try and change the game by encouraging homegrown players to build a mobile brand

Indian Homegrown mobile

WhatsApp has rolled out new tools for parents of teen users, allowing them to set some limits on how their children use the messaging platform

WhatsApp

Alongside, Apple is likely to launch HomePod mini and Apple TV devices, both retaining their existing designs but featuring faster processors for Siri AI

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Transluce said the activity showed tactics similar to those it had previously linked to OpenAI, but the firm said it could not confidently attribute the latest attempts to the company

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As many as 96 per cent of organisations in India suffered a material, business-disrupting cyber incident over the past 12 months, with more than one in three involving artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced attacks, according to a report released by technology major Cisco.
The study highlighted that internal organisational friction - including bureaucratic approval delays, fragmented data, and disconnected teams - represents a greater impediment to strengthening cyber defences than technological limitations.
The findings are part of Cisco's 'Relentless Defense Report', based on a double-blind survey of 8,000 security professionals across 30 markets, including 1,000 respondents from India.
The report evaluated organisations on how completely they protect their environments, the speed at which they detect and remediate threats and the operational bottlenecks that slow them down.
India recorded an average score of 66 out of 100, marginally above the global average of 64. However, only 

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More than one in three incidents involved AI-enhanced attacks, while bureaucratic delays, fragmented data and disconnected teams emerged as key barriers to stronger cyber defences

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Trump's voluntary AI safety framework follows a model used under Biden, with leading tech firms agreeing to monitor risks as questions grow over whether self-regulation can keep pace with AI advances

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Wednesday aimed at protecting workers from the threats of artificial intelligence, including potential job losses and workplace surveillance.
He also signed an executive order to require state agencies to continue to refer to the technology as "artificial intelligence" instead of the term " super intelligence " President Donald Trump recently ordered US diplomats to use.
"AI should expand opportunity - not come at the expense of workers and families," the Democratic governor said in a statement. "As this technology reshapes the workplace, California is putting people at the centre."
Newsom sharply criticised Trump at an hourlong event with reporters Wednesday for not passing comprehensive federal AI regulations at a time when industry leaders are warning about the technology's risks. Trump said Tuesday that top tech leaders signed a voluntary accord to "self-police" AI development.
The governor signed a law this month requiring operators of

California Governor Gavin newsom

The California governor signed measures addressing AI-related job losses and workplace surveillance, while ordering state agencies to continue using the term 'artificial intelligence'

Google has launched the Fitbit Air in India at Rs 13,999. The screenless fitness tracker offers heart rate, sleep and SpO2 monitoring, up to seven days of battery life and AI-powered health insights

Fitbit Air

Amazon has introduced redesigned Kindle e-book readers, including new Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft models with updated displays, thinner designs and faster book opening

Kindle Colorsoft 2026

Samsung launched two models in the series with Galaxy Tab S12 Plus starts at Rs 1,29,999, while the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starts at Rs 149,999 in India. Both models offered in Gray and Silver

Galaxy Tab S12 + and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra launched in India, Availability starts October 7.

Nothing has launched its flagship Headphone 1 Pro with a triple-driver audio system, 10-microphone adaptive ANC, spatial audio, longer battery life and a premium glass

Nothing Headphone (1) Pro with triple drivers and 10-microphone adaptive ANC.

The Sennheiser Momentum 5 combines detailed sound with long battery life, strong ANC and multipoint connectivity, while its fit, touch controls and sweat resistance leave a few things to consider

Sennheiser Momentum 5 wireless headphones in white

Sennheiser Momentum 5 wireless headphones

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max looks familiar, but variable lens aperture, stronger on-device AI, better thermals and longer battery life make the changes more meaningful with extended use

iPhone 18 Pro Max in Silver finish

I used the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for browsing, streaming and casual gaming to see how its large display, Core Ultra 5 processor and Copilot+ features fit into everyday use

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 with Intel Core Ultra 5

Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE delivers a good display, dependable main camera and polished One UI 9 experience, but familiar hardware and a higher price weaken its value proposition

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review

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